Shirley Temple (drink)
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| Type | Non-alcoholic mixed drink |
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| Standard garnish | Maraschino cherry |
A Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic mixed drink traditionally made with ginger ale, a splash of grenadine, and is garnished with a maraschino cherry.[1][2][3][4][5] Modern Shirley Temple recipes may use lemon-lime soda or lemonade, and sometimes orange juice, in part or in whole, include a citrus wedge or slice as a garnish, and use maraschino cherry juice.[6][7][8][9][10] Shirley Temples are often served as an alternative to alcoholic cocktails.
The Shirley Temple is also known as a "kiddie cocktail".[11][12]
Origin
[edit]The drink may have been invented at Chasen's, a restaurant in West Hollywood, California, to serve then-child actress Shirley Temple. However, other claims to its origin have been made.[13] Temple herself was not a fan of the drink, as she told Scott Simon in an NPR interview in 1986:
The saccharine sweet, icky drink? Yes, well... those were created in the probably middle 1930s by the Brown Derby Restaurant in Hollywood and I had nothing to do with it. But, all over the world, I am served that. People think it's funny. I hate them. Too sweet![14][15]
In 1988, Temple filed a lawsuit to prevent the sale of a bottled soda version using her name.[16][17] In October 2024, American soft drink brand 7 Up introduced a limited release Shirley Temple–flavored variety, which was later reintroduced in October 2025.[18][19] By 2026, many soda brands released Shirley Temple flavors, including Poppi, Olipop, Slice, and Bloom Pop.[20][21][22][23][24]
With alcohol
[edit]Adding 1.5 US fluid ounces (44 ml) of vodka or rum produces a "Dirty Shirley"[25] or "Shirley Temple Black", the latter referring to the name the actress took as an adult.[26]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Drinks Mixer (January 1, 2010). "Shirley Temple recipe". DrinkMixer.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2012. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ↑ Recipe Tips (January 1, 2012). "Shirley Temple – Traditional Recipe". RecipeTips.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2010.
- ↑ Food Network (January 1, 2012). "Shirley Temple Recipe". Food Network. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
- ↑ CD Kitchen (January 1, 1995). "Shirley Temple Recipe from CD Kitchen". CDKitchen.com. Retrieved May 29, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Spurr, Roger (January 13, 2025). "Easy Glögg Recipe". The Home Cocktail Club. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ↑ Graham, Colleen (April 8, 2010). "Shirley Temple (Non-Alcoholic)". TheSpruceEats.com. Archived from the original on June 13, 2011. Retrieved April 21, 2010.
- ↑ Vowles, Amy (June 4, 2012). "Refreshing summer mocktails for kids". SheKnows.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
- ↑ Soi, De. "Shirley Temple Mocktail: Recipe & Ingredients". De Soi. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ↑ Gummerman, Laura (October 29, 2022). "Shirley Temple". A Beautiful Mess. Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ↑ https://cookthisagainmom.com/shirley-temple-2/
- ↑ Smithson, Tara (June 15, 2022). "Dirty Shirley Temple Drink Recipe". Simply Made Eats. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ Stef (January 21, 2020). "Shirley Temple Drink - Simple Two Ingredient Kiddie Cocktail". Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Royal Hawaiian to close for renovations". The Honolulu Advertiser. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
- ↑ Barclay, Eliza (February 11, 2014). "Thank You, Shirley Temple, For The Original 'Mocktail'". NPR. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020.
- ↑ Black, Shirley Temple (February 11, 2014). "nprchives" (Interview). Interviewed by Simon, Scott. Archived from the original on May 21, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2017 – via Tumblr.com.
- ↑ Rothman, Lily. "Inside the Shirley Temple: How Did the Mocktail Get Its Name?". Time. Archived from the original on October 20, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ↑ Bishop, Katherine (October 28, 1988). "Shirley Temple: Celebrity or Generic Term?". The Law. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ↑ Steinberg, Brooke (October 1, 2024). "7UP confirms limited release of 'most overdue' soda flavor: 'Dream come true'". New York Post. Archived from the original on October 1, 2024.
- ↑ "7Up Quietly Brought Back the Flavor Fans Call 'Top Tier'". Allrecipes. Retrieved October 26, 2025.
- ↑ Cross, Greta. "Is Shirley Temple the drink of 2026? Brands tap into classic drink". USA TODAY. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ Donaldson, Ali (January 6, 2026). "Olipop and Poppi Just Introduced the Same Popular Mocktail Flavor". Inc. Archived from the original on January 8, 2026. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ AOL (March 16, 2026). "Poppi and Olipop Both Released Shirley Temple Flavors, So Naturally, I Did a Taste Test - AOL". AOL.com. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ "This New Shirley Temple Soda From Poppi Just Changed Dry January". Good Housekeeping. January 7, 2026. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ Visram, Talib (October 24, 2025). "How Shirley Temple became the flavor of 2025". Fast Company. Archived from the original on April 6, 2026. Retrieved June 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Shirley Temple". Liquor.com. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
- ↑ "Shirley Temple Black Drink". Food52. Retrieved November 10, 2025.
External links
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Media related to Shirley Temple (beverage) at Wikimedia Commons
